The train between Chicago and Schenectady takes 15h 45m. There is at least one train per day from Chicago to Schenectady. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Chicago and Schenectady. The service departs Chicago at 9:30 PM at night, which arrives into Schenectady at 14:15:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 15h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Schenectady station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 45m.
Chicago to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
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The distance between Chicago and Schenectady is 1128.5 km. The road distance is 1285 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectady twice daily. Tickets cost $440–700 and the journey takes 15h 45m.